Ferrari 400 (1979 – 1985) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1981 – 1989): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 19.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,419 kg against 1,850 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Ferrari 400 is 521 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo. The Ferrari 400 dates from 1979 – 1985, the Porsche 911 Turbo from 1981 – 1989.
| Specification |
Ferrari
400
1979 – 1985
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
1981 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1985 | 1981 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 315 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 392 – 412 Nm | 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 245 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.9 – 20.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 1,860 kg | 1,419 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.